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The son of Yosam Odur Ebi, the de facto Paramount Chief of the Lango Cultural Foundation, has refuted a video circulating on social media claiming that his father has resigned from his position. Anthony Olobo Odur, who also serves as the clan chief of Atek Omwonpel, addressed the issue following the release of a video […]
The creation of Erute District from Lira District remains uncertain as the government suspends the move due to financial constraints. Lira District LC5 Chairperson, Richard Cox Max Orik, has repeatedly urged local leaders to advocate for the establishment of Erute District, which would encompass all sub-counties in Erute South. These include Bar, Itek, Wiodyek, and […]
Abura Primary School in Nambyeso Sub-county, Kwania District, is grappling with severe infrastructural challenges, forcing pupils to study in unsafe and unhygienic conditions due to years of neglect. The school’s headteacher, Ronald Ecingo revealed that the school’s facilities began deteriorating after a presidential rally was held there in 2016. Soldiers who later settled at the […]
Female change agents in Kole District are using their voices to bring about positive change in their communities, tackling social and economic challenges through grassroots advocacy. This empowerment follows an initiative launched five years ago by Ama Cradle for Development (AMACOD) in partnership with Twaweza under the project “Sauti za Wanainchi,” aimed at enabling […]
The much-anticipated Post Primary School Tournament for Lira City is set to begin on Friday, March 14, with both private and government-owned secondary schools participating in the annual competition. Speaking to our reporter on Monday evening, Deogracious Opio, the General Secretary of the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA), confirmed that all necessary arrangements have […]
The worsening effects of climate change are driving many young people in Alebtong District away from agriculture, with a growing number turning to idleness in trading centers and alcohol consumption. A recent study by the Africa Center for Trade and Development (ACTADE), in collaboration with the Noble Youth Network under the “Craks” project, revealed that […]
Maruzi County Member of Parliament, Maxwell Akora, has explained his decision to shift his political ambitions to Apac Municipality, where he plans to challenge incumbent MP Patrick Ocan, a fellow Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) representative. Speaking to our reporter, Akora addressed public concerns over his decision to contest in Apac Municipality despite his shared party […]
The Paramount Chief of Lango, His Highness Eng. Dr. Moses Michael Odongo Okune, has urged the people of Lango to recognize and appreciate the achievements of Yosam Odur Ebii, the former leader of the Lango Cultural Foundation, for his role in preserving the culture and heritage of Lango. While addressing his newly appointed cabinet ministers, […]
The Lango Cultural Foundation has formally written to the Attorney General seeking an explanation as to why the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development has not implemented a court order to re-gazette Yosam Odur Ebi as the Lango Paramount Chief. In a landmark ruling issued on October 31, 2024, High Court Judge Philip […]
BY AMBROSE OKWANGA LIRA: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6/12/2024 Margret Akullu, 54 years old, is a widow and resident of Awe Ayela village in Otuke district who is practicing motorized irrigation farming. Akullu said when her husband died in 2010 life became hard as they had nothing at their home and she could not […]
